Posts tagged "High Asset Divorce"

On behalf of Miller & Associates, Attorneys LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.

Even in a state like California where it's not unusual to find couples with sizable assets, it's hard not to be impressed by the considerable wealth Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has accumulated over the years. Up until early 2019, he jointly shared that wealth with his wife of 25 years. But now that the couple has announced plans to split, the unique aspects of a divorce involving the super-wealthy are now in the spotlight.

On behalf of Miller & Associates, Attorneys LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

A new California law will soon give pets more rights during divorce proceedings. Thanks to AB 2274, which goes into effect on New Year's Day, judges will have the power to consider the best interests of dogs, cats and other pet animals when overseeing divorce cases.

On behalf of Miller & Associates, Attorneys LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Monday, December 10, 2018.

California couples should be aware of ways they can financially divorce-proof their marriages. Financial strife is a major factor in why couples divorce. A survey suggests that 59 percent of divorced couples at least partially blame financial issues for their divorces. Another 20 percent claim that financial issues were a major factor in why they divorced.

On behalf of Miller & Associates, Attorneys LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Wednesday, November 7, 2018.

"Gray divorce" is a term used to describe senior couples who are separating. Since the 1990s, the divorce rate for those aged 65 and over has roughly doubled. Older Americans facing divorce may have more assets to split, including 401(k) plans and IRAs. The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers reports that after spousal support, disputes over retirement monies come in second on the list of issues divorcing couples argue about.

On behalf of Miller & Associates, Attorneys LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Monday, October 1, 2018.

Older California couples who are considering separating may be worried about how divorce will affect retirement security. However, there are some steps that these people can take to help lessen the impact a "gray divorce" may have on their retirement assets.

On behalf of Miller & Associates, Attorneys LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Monday, August 20, 2018.

A divorce in California can significantly alter a person's financial circumstances. Therefore, prior to getting a divorce, it is important to get an inventory of the assets and liabilities a household may have. Cash, money in an investment account or the value of a retirement account are all considered to be assets. Generally speaking, they are eligible to be divided in a divorce settlement.

On behalf of Miller & Associates, Attorneys LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Monday, August 6, 2018.

When older couples in California decide to split up, the divorce can carry some major financial consequences. While child custody and support are generally not issues for seniors, property division can become more complex. Many couples over 50 have accumulated decades of marital property together and often have large retirement funds that will need to be divided as part of the divorce.

On behalf of Miller & Associates, Attorneys LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Thursday, July 19, 2018.

A California divorce requires the division of marital property, which often includes individual retirement accounts. These vehicles can only have one name on them, but a divorce generally treats retirement savings as marital assets. An IRA inherited by a person, however, could be classified as a nonmarital asset. Despite this status, some splitting couples have been dividing their inherited IRAs within their divorce settlements. Unfortunately, there are no Internal Revenue Code provisions that deal with this issue.

On behalf of Miller & Associates, Attorneys LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Tuesday, June 26, 2018.

California residents who get a divorce should be prepared for the impact that the process can have on their finances, particularly those earmarked for their retirement years. According to the results of a study conducted by the Center for Retirement Research, households that have not experienced a divorce have a net financial wealth that is almost 30 percent more than that of similar households in which a divorce has occurred.

On behalf of Miller & Associates, Attorneys LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Thursday, May 3, 2018.

For those going through a divorce in California, the financial impact can be significant. The divorce itself could result in an individual losing a significant percentage of assets built up over his or her lifetime. Furthermore, it can be more expensive to live as a single person after a divorce than it was while married. However, by keeping and following a detailed budget, it can be easier for people to gain control over their finances.

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